sleeping warmanother aspect of drinking warm fluid prior to retiring, then getting up to pee is one's body is warming the urine in the bladder to body temp, using calories that could be used keeping the res...

REI Sub-Kilo 20 degreeI've just purchased a SubKilo for use in the summer, and as an adjunct to my 0 degree bag in the winter. I sleep cold, so degree ratings in general are lower than I find comfortable, by about 15 ...

Exped Downmat 7This is the best sleeping pad I've owned. I've used Thermarest for years.
In cold temps, the Downmat lets me roll from side to side and changed positions while sleeping, and nary a cold spot...

MSR MicrozoidThis is a nicely manufactured double wall one person non-freestanding tent. Quality is in keeping with MSR products. It weighs 3lb 3oz ready to pack. My issues are that the roof is so close that 1)...